A GENERIC DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FOR ASD THERAPY TOOLS

Lynette van Zijl, Morné Chamberlain

2010

Abstract

We discuss the design and implementation of a generic development platform for 3D virtual environments for autism spectrum disorder therapy tools. The platform is intended to enable researchers and therapists alike to quickly develop individual therapy software without having to resort to extensive software development. The platform includes specific features requested by therapists, such as replays, data capturing and remote monitoring over a network. We also discuss the implementation of a number of different therapy tools, and their subsequent evaluation at local schools.

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van Zijl L. and Chamberlain M. (2010). A GENERIC DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FOR ASD THERAPY TOOLS . In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-674-023-8, pages 82-89. DOI: 10.5220/0002793800820089


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@conference{csedu10,
author={Lynette van Zijl and Morné Chamberlain},
title={A GENERIC DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FOR ASD THERAPY TOOLS},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,},
year={2010},
pages={82-89},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0002793800820089},
isbn={978-989-674-023-8},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,
TI - A GENERIC DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FOR ASD THERAPY TOOLS
SN - 978-989-674-023-8
AU - van Zijl L.
AU - Chamberlain M.
PY - 2010
SP - 82
EP - 89
DO - 10.5220/0002793800820089